The Official Wagon/Avant Discussion Thread
#5681
Car Enthusiast
Some Audi models, especially the V6 ones, experience a delay with the start/stop function. My parents' Q7 and Q5 2.0T are fine with the start/stop, but the Q8 has startled me a few times at stop signs. It shuts off before I start moving again, and then there is a significant delay before I can go again. Another thing that annoys me is the sudden change in speed while using adaptive cruise control. For example, when I have the adaptive cruise set at 70mph, and the car detects a speed limit sign change to 55mph, the car slows down so quickly that the car behind me might think I am brake checking.
Paddles shifter depends on how the gauge cluster. The long paddles will cover extra viewing space. For cars that lean toward the racing/track will have the long paddles "to cover a broad sweep". For touring cars that need more information on the cluster, would likely have small paddles on the steering wheel. I do wish the ones I have are a little longer just show the sportiness of the steering wheel.
Paddles shifter depends on how the gauge cluster. The long paddles will cover extra viewing space. For cars that lean toward the racing/track will have the long paddles "to cover a broad sweep". For touring cars that need more information on the cluster, would likely have small paddles on the steering wheel. I do wish the ones I have are a little longer just show the sportiness of the steering wheel.
#5682
Moderator
One of the reasons I stopped unit ACC on my commute.
It would pick up the HOV limit & start slowing. CC set to 70, detects the 45 zone in the HOV & slows. Not a great situation in 70+mph commuting traffic.
The intelligent ACC is nice, but some situations like that make it lacking a bit.
That said, my Explorer does a much better job at coasting vs braking when it detects a vehicle ahead. Our Expedition is more abrupt with it.
It would pick up the HOV limit & start slowing. CC set to 70, detects the 45 zone in the HOV & slows. Not a great situation in 70+mph commuting traffic.
The intelligent ACC is nice, but some situations like that make it lacking a bit.
That said, my Explorer does a much better job at coasting vs braking when it detects a vehicle ahead. Our Expedition is more abrupt with it.
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#5683
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
I think my wife would crap her pants if I did a spontaneous $125K purchase.....Oh, and the divorce would also be spontaneous (on her part).
#5684
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yeah but then you'd have an RS6.
#5685
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
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civicdrivr (05-25-2024)
#5687
Three Wheelin'
Kiddin…
did you ppf it? Does the RS6 have a lot of carbon fiber? I saw one a while back pretty early when they came out and lots of CF all around the bottom of the car (front lip, side skirts, rear diffuser) eagerly await a driveway, curb or some moron at a car meet that can’t watch his step. Anyways, I didn’t know if that one was just crazy spec or that’s how they are.
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mrmako (05-30-2024)
#5688
Car Enthusiast
and you went for it, not thinking it’s a trap like “which one of my friends you find the hottest?”
Kiddin…
did you ppf it? Does the RS6 have a lot of carbon fiber? I saw one a while back pretty early when they came out and lots of CF all around the bottom of the car (front lip, side skirts, rear diffuser) eagerly await a driveway, curb or some moron at a car meet that can’t watch his step. Anyways, I didn’t know if that one was just crazy spec or that’s how they are.
Kiddin…
did you ppf it? Does the RS6 have a lot of carbon fiber? I saw one a while back pretty early when they came out and lots of CF all around the bottom of the car (front lip, side skirts, rear diffuser) eagerly await a driveway, curb or some moron at a car meet that can’t watch his step. Anyways, I didn’t know if that one was just crazy spec or that’s how they are.
Oh, there was none of those traps, but heck, we can't read their minds. :-)
#5689
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
2025 Skoda Octavia
#5692
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
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#5694
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Always have a soft spot for the R, and the 850R. Of course with a manual.
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#5697
Ex-OEM King
Ah the signature abandoned highway pics you are well known for!
Swede is looking awesome man. Keep adding miles!
Swede is looking awesome man. Keep adding miles!
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mrmako (06-12-2024)
#5699
Giant Blue Car
We went to Germany and Austria for our honeymoon... I now know and appreciate that station wagons are alive and well! I too want an RS6.
We rented this little diesel number and drove to seven different countries:
The auto start and stop was a little annoying, but no where as freakin' annoying as it is on the new Tahoe! I immediately installed an autostop device on that bitch....
We rented this little diesel number and drove to seven different countries:
The auto start and stop was a little annoying, but no where as freakin' annoying as it is on the new Tahoe! I immediately installed an autostop device on that bitch....
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Catfisha (06-11-2024)
#5702
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
I had an A4 Diesel in Spain. That thing was awesome. 150 Kph at ~2200 rpm..... The gearing was perfect (and yes it was a manual). And can verify with the R headlights: I owned a 99 V70, normal 5 cylinder 2.5. Very smooth. 120 MPH was easy on the autobahn, it just took a while to get there. And the down force with that long roof line. Yeah, you know it when you feel it.
#5703
I shoot people
I see this RS6 around town all the time, but usually too slow with the phone to take a pic... I've always loved the RS6 and love that it has the Thule Vector Alpine roof box, which... in my opinion is the best looking roof box! (it's why I also have it on my car, albeit... it looks even more amazing on the RS6).
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#5705
Ex-OEM King
Bonus points for color matched roof box! Is that recycle bin blue???
#5706
Moderator
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That's Nogaro Blue you uncultured swine!
But yes
1 of 25 made, btw, if it's not a wrap. https://www.media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/432
But yes
1 of 25 made, btw, if it's not a wrap. https://www.media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/432
#5707
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
For me, the wheels seem a touch big. I'm not into slammed cars, but being lowered is a nice look.
#5708
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Just because....
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#5709
Race Director
#5710
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Here you go... Only ~$35K for a 260RS.
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#5711
LFG RANGERS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Never heard of it. Not a fan of the front end.
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/69605...ro-review/amp/
Found that.
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/69605...ro-review/amp/
Found that.
#5712
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
This is a better version..... R34 front end
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#5720
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
You know those are stock GT-R wheels, right?....... Who is your supervisor's supervisor? I need a manager.... :
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